10/14/2026
🏡 **Central Texas Real Estate Market Update | September 2026**
What’s happening in the housing market? The latest numbers from Unlock MLS show a market that continues to give buyers, sellers, and investors plenty to think about.
📊 **Here are a few key takeaways for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area:**
🏠 **Median home price:** $421,000, up 1.4% from September 2025.
📉 **Closed sales:** Down 14.8% year over year.
🔑 **New listings:** Up 2.8%, giving buyers more options to consider.
📅 **Average days on market:** 73 days, three days fewer than last year.
💰 **Median rent:** $2,100, down 2.3% year over year.
🏘️ **Active rental listings:** Down 27.6% compared with September 2025.
**What does this mean for you?**
For buyers, preparation and negotiation matter. For sellers, pricing your property correctly from the start is critical. For rental property owners, understanding local rental demand and setting competitive rents can make a real difference.
Of course, Central Texas is a big area, and market conditions can vary significantly from one community to the next. Regional numbers are a useful starting point, but your property's location, condition, and price point matter, too.
At **Oppenaire Realty**, we believe informed decisions start with reliable information and a clear understanding of your goals.
Thinking about buying, selling, or leasing a property? Let's talk about what's happening in your local market.
📩 Send us a message. We're happy to help you sort through the numbers!
**OPPENAIRE REALTY**
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Source: [Unlock MLS September 2026 Market Statistics](https://www.unlockmls.com/stats)
Note: These figures reflect the broader Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan area, not every Central Texas community individually.& ;
